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Asteroid / Asteroid


#1 2015 DR215

2015 DR 215 is a stony near-Earth asteroid of the Atira class residing within Earth 's orbit. It was discovered on 18 February 2015 by the Pan-STARRS 1 survey at Haleakalā Observatory at Maui , Hawaiʻi . [1] [2] The asteroid has a diameter of about 200   m (660   ft) [4] and makes close approaches w

#2 List of minor planets and comets visited by spacecraft

The following tables list all minor planets and comets that have been visited by robotic spacecraft . Number of minor planets and comets visited by spacecraft

#3 135 Hertha

Hertha ( minor planet designation : 135 Hertha ) is an asteroid from the inner region of the asteroid belt , approximately 77 kilometers (48 miles) in diameter. Discovered on 18 February 1874 by German–American astronomer Christian Peters at the Litchfield Observatory near Clinton, New York, [1] it

#4 3406 Omsk

3406 Omsk , provisional designation 1969 DA , is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 21 February 1969, by Soviet astronomer Bella Burnasheva at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory on the Cri

#5 4432 McGraw-Hill

4432 McGraw-Hill , provisional designation 1981 ER 22 , is a background asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 2 March 1981, by American astronomer Schelte Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. The li

#6 96 Aegle

Aegle ( minor planet designation : 96 Aegle ) is a carbonaceous asteroid and the namesake of the Aegle family located in the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 170 kilometers (110 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 February 1868, by French astronomer Jérôme Coggia at the Mar

#7 5335 Damocles

(5335)   Damocles / ˈ d æ m ə k l iː z / , provisional designation 1991 DA , is a centaur and the namesake of the damocloids , a group of minor planets which may be inactive nuclei of the Halley-type and long-period comets . It was discovered on 18   February 1991, by Australian astronomer Robert Mc

#8 4009 Drobyshevskij

4009 Drobyshevskij , provisional designation 1977 EN 1 , is a carbonaceous Themistian asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 13 March 1977, by Soviet–Russian astronomer Nikolai Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysi

#9 4065 Meinel

4065 Meinel , provisional designation 2820 P-L , is an asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 4 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 24 September 1960, by Dutch astronomer couple Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten on photographic plates taken by Dutch–American astro

#10 4 Vesta

Vesta ( minor-planet designation : 4 Vesta ) is one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt , with a mean diameter of 525 kilometres (326   mi) . [10] It was discovered by the German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers on 29 March 1807 [6] and is named after Vesta , the virgin goddess of

#11 4659 Roddenberry

4659 Roddenberry , provisional designation 1981 EP 20 , is a Nysian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 2 March 1981, by American astronomer Schelte Bus at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. [1] Th

#12 87 Sylvia

Sylvia ( minor planet designation : 87 Sylvia ) is the one of the largest asteroids (approximately tied for 7th place, to within measurement uncertainties). It is the parent body of the Sylvia family and member of Cybele group located beyond the main asteroid belt (see minor-planet groups ). Sylvia

#13 5477 Holmes

5477 Holmes , provisional designation 1989 UH 2 , is a Hungaria asteroid and binary system from the innermost regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3 kilometers (2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 27 October 1989, by American astronomer Eleanor Helin at the Palomar Observatory in Cali

#14 3391 Sinon

3391 Sinon / ˈ s aɪ n ɒ n / is a mid-sized Jupiter trojan from the Greek camp , approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 18 February 1977, by Japanese astronomers Hiroki Kosai and Kiichirō Furukawa at the Kiso Observatory in Japan. [1] The dark Jovian asteroid has a r

#15 120347 Salacia

120347 Salacia , provisional designation 2004 SB 60 , is a large planetoid in the Kuiper belt , approximately 850 kilometers in diameter. As of 2018, it is located 44.8 astronomical units from the Sun , and reaches apparent magnitude 20.7 at opposition . Possible dwarf planet 120347 Salacia Salacia

#16 2006 RH120

2006 RH 120 is a tiny near-Earth asteroid [9] and fast rotator with a diameter of approximately 2–3 meters [7] that ordinarily orbits the Sun but makes close approaches to the Earth–Moon system around every twenty years, [10] when it can temporarily enter Earth orbit through temporary satellite capt

#17 25143 Itokawa

25143 Itokawa (provisional designation 1998 SF 36 ) is a sub-kilometer near-Earth object of the Apollo group and a potentially hazardous asteroid . It was discovered by the LINEAR program in 1998 and later named after Japanese rocket engineer Hideo Itokawa . [1] The peanut-shaped S-type asteroid has

#18 List of minor planets discovered using the WISE spacecraft

The following is a list of numbered minor planets discovered, co-discovered and re-discovered by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), a NASA infrared spaceborne observatory. As of July 2018, the list contains 4093 entries, accredited by the Minor Planet Center as discovered by "WISE". Not

#19 2623 Zech

2623 Zech , provisional designation A919 SA , is a stony binary [4] asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 6.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 22 September 1919, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [7] It was n

#20 2000 EM26

2000 EM 26 is a sub-kilometer near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Aten group , approximately 110 meters (360 feet) in diameter. It was first observed by astronomers of the LINEAR program on 5 March 2000 and followed until 14 March 2000, by which time it had dimmed to apparent


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Comet / Comet


#1 Great Comet of 1744

The Great Comet of 1744 , whose official designation is C/1743 X1 , and which is also known as Comet de Chéseaux or Comet Klinkenberg-Chéseaux , was a spectacular comet that was observed during 1743 and 1744. It was discovered independently in late November 1743 by Jan de Munck , in the second week

#2 C/2002 V1 (NEAT)

Comet C/2002 V1 (NEAT) is a non-periodic comet that appeared in November 2002. [1] The comet peaked with an apparent magnitude of approximately –0.5, making it the eighth-brightest comet seen since 1935. [4] It was seen by SOHO in February 2003. At perihelion the comet was only 0.099258 astronomical

#3 C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS)

C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) (or Comet ATLAS ) is a comet with a near-parabolic orbit discovered by the ATLAS survey on December 28, 2019. [3] Early predictions based on the brightening rate suggested that the comet could become as bright as magnitude 0 matching the brightness of Vega . [4] It received widespr

#4 C/1807 R1

C/1807 R1 , also known as the Great Comet of 1807 , is a long-period comet . It was visible to naked-eye observers in the northern hemisphere from early September 1807 to late December, and is ranked among the great comets due to its exceptional brightness. Long-period comet C/1807 R1 The Great Come


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Galaxy / Galaxy


#1 NGC 4055

NGC 4055 is an elliptical galaxy located 310 million light-years away [2] in the constellation Coma Berenices . [3] It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on April 27, 1785. It was rediscovered by John Herschel on April 29, 1832. It is listed both as NGC 4061 and NGC 4055. [4] NGC 4055 is


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Institution / Institution


#1 Starkenburg Observatory

The Starkenburg Observatory ( German : Starkenburg-Sternwarte ) is an astronomical observatory in Heppenheim , Germany. It was founded in 1970, and currently has about 150 members. [2] [3] Observatory Starkenburg Observatory Named after Starkenburg   Observatory   code 611   Location Starkenburg , G

#2 Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca

The Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca ( Spanish : Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca , OAM ) is an observatory just south of Costitx , Mallorca , Spain . [3] Observatory Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca Alternative   names ca Observatory   code 620   Location Costitx , Mallorca , Spain Coor

#3 Farpoint Observatory

Farpoint Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers' League , or NEKAAL . It is located on the grounds of Mission Valley High School at Eskridge , near Auburn, Kansas , approximately 30 miles (48   km) southwest of Topeka , Kansas , Unit

#4 Berlin Observatory

The Berlin Observatory ( Berliner Sternwarte ) is a German astronomical institution with a series of observatories and related organizations in and around the city of Berlin in Germany , starting from the 18th century. It has its origins in 1700 when Gottfried Leibniz initiated the "Brandenburg Soci

#5 Kleť Observatory

Kleť Observatory ( Czech : Hvězdárna Kleť ; obs. code : 046 ) is an astronomical observatory in the Czech Republic . It is situated in South Bohemia , south of the summit of Mount Kleť , near the town of České Budějovice . Constructed in 1957, the observatory is at an altitude of 1,070 metres (3,510

#6 El Arenosillo

El Arenosillo Test Centre (CEDEA) is the name of a rocket launch site for suborbital rockets managed by INTA , located near Mazagón in Spain. [2] It is located in the province of Huelva , Andalucía , in the southwest coast of Spain (37.1° N, 6.7° W). [3] CEDEA is adjacent to the Center of Excellence

#7 San Vittore Observatory

The San Vittore Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio San Vittore , obs.   code : 522 ) is an astronomical observatory in Bologna , Italy. It has made numerous asteroid discoveries during 1980–2000. [1] Minor planets discovered: 99   [1] see §   List of discovered minor planets Observatory San Vittor

#8 Calar Alto Observatory

The Calar Alto Observatory ( Centro Astronómico Hispano en Andalucía or "Spanish Astronomical Centre in Andalusia") is an astronomical observatory located in Almería province in Spain on Calar Alto , a 2,168-meter-high (7,113   ft) mountain in the Sierra de Los Filabres range. [2] Observatory Calar

#9 MDM Observatory

The MDM Observatory ( Michigan-Dartmouth-MIT Observatory ; obs.   code : 697 ) is an optical astronomical observatory located adjacent to Kitt Peak National Observatory on Kitt Peak , west of Tucson , Arizona, in the United States. It is owned and operated by the University of Michigan , Dartmouth C

#10 List of solar eclipses visible from Ukraine

This list of solar eclipses seen from Ukraine enumerates the solar eclipses that were seen and will be seen in Ukraine . Lists of solar eclipses Geometry of a total solar eclipse (not to scale) Solar eclipses in antiquity Solar eclipses in the Middle Ages Modern history 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st


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Meteorite / Meteorite


#1 Pr0211 c

Pr0211 c , [1] sometimes written as Pr 0211 c , is a gas giant exoplanet orbiting around the Sun-like star Pr0211 , a G-type main sequence star . Pr0211 c and two other planets, Pr0211 b and Pr0201 b are notable for being one of the first exoplanets discovered in the Beehive cluster located in the c

#2 Chelyabinsk meteorite

The Chelyabinsk meteorite (Russian: Челябинский метеорит , Chelyabinskii meteorit ) is the fragmented remains of the large Chelyabinsk meteor of 15 February 2013 which reached the ground after the meteor's passage through the atmosphere . The descent of the meteor, visible as a brilliant superbolide

#3 Norton County (meteorite)

Norton County is an Aubrite meteorite that fell in 1948 in Kansas , United States . Norton County Type Achondrite Class Asteroidal achondrite [ citation needed ] Group Aubrite Country United States Region Kansas Coordinates 39°41′N 99°52′W [1] Observed fall Yes Fall date February 18, 1948 TKW 1100 k


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Researcher / Researcher


#1 John Call Cook

John Call Cook (April 7, 1918 – October 12, 2012) was an American geophysicist who played a crucial role in establishing the field of ground-penetrating radar and is generally regarded as contributing the fundamental research to develop the field. [2] Cook is also known for demonstrating that aerial

#2 Liisi Oterma

Liisi Oterma ( Finnish pronunciation:   [ˈliːsi ˈʔotermɑ] ; 6 January 1915 – 4 April 2001) was a Finnish astronomer , the first woman to get a Ph.D. degree in astronomy in Finland. [1] Finnish astronomer Liisi Oterma Born January 6, 1915 Turku Died April 4, 2001 Turku Scientific career Fields Astron

#3 Anil Kumar Das

Anil Kumar Das FRAS , FNI (1 February 1902 - 18 February 1961) was an Indian scientist , astronomer . During the International Geophysical Year , observatories in Madrid , India , and Manila were responsible for monitoring solar effects. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory in South India performed this

#4 Rush Holt Jr.

Rush Dew Holt Jr. (born October 15, 1948) is an American scientist and politician who served as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district from 1999 to 2015. He is a member of the Democratic Party and son of former West Virginia U.S. Senator Rush D. Holt Sr. He worked as a

#5 Louis G. Henyey

Louis George Henyey (February 3, 1910 – February 18, 1970) was an American astronomer . American astronomer Louis G. Henyey Born 3 February 1910   McKees Rocks   Died 18 February 1970   (aged 60) Berkeley   Alma   mater University of Chicago Case Western Reserve University   Employer Yerkes Observat

#6 Sylvain Arend

Sylvain Julien Victor Arend (6 August 1902 – 18 February 1992) was a Belgian astronomer born in Robelmont , Luxembourg province, Belgium . His main interest was astrometry . [2] Belgian astronomer Minor planets discovered: 51   [1] see §   List of discovered minor planets Together with Georges Rolan

#7 John Charles Duncan

John Charles Duncan (February 8, 1882 in Knightstown, Indiana – September 10, 1967 in Chula Vista, California ) was an American astronomer . American astronomer John Charles Duncan As Wellesley College Professor of Astronomy in 1935 Born ( 1882-02-08 ) February 8, 1882 Knightstown, Indiana Died Sept

#8 Eduard Heis

Eduard Heis (18 February 1806, Cologne – 30 June 1877 in Münster ) was a German mathematician and astronomer . German mathematician and astronomer Eduard Heis He completed his education at the University of Bonn in 1827, then taught mathematics at a school in Cologne. In 1832 he taught at Aachen , a

#9 Kazuro Watanabe

Kazurō Watanabe ( 渡辺 和郎 , Watanabe Kazurō , born May 1, 1955) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] He was born in Hokkaidō , Japan and is a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan as well as of the Oriental Astronomical Association . Japanese astronomer

#10 Phil Diamond

Philip John Diamond HonFInstP is a Professor in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester . He was the director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics from 1 October 2006 until 2010. He was the Chief of CSIRO 's Astronomy and Space Sciences Division from 1 June 2010 [2

#11 Govind Swarup

Govind Swarup (March 23, 1929 – September 7, 2020) was a pioneer in radio astronomy . In addition to research contributions in multiple areas of astronomy and astrophysics , he was a driving force behind the building of "ingenious, innovative and powerful observational facilities for front-line rese

#12 Richard Martin West

Richard Martin West (born 1941) is a Danish astronomer and discoverer of astronomical objects with a long career at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and at the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Danish astronomer Minor planets discovered: 40   [1] see §   List of discovered minor planets

#13 Farah Alibay

Farah Alibay is a Canadian systems engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory who has worked on the InSight , Mars Cube One , and Mars 2020 missions. [1] Canadian systems engineer Farah Alibay Systems engineer Farah Alibay Born Montreal , Quebec Alma   mater Massachusetts Institute of Technology

#14 Mario Hamuy

Mario Andrés Hamuy Wackenhut (born 1960) is a Chilean Astronomer and Professor of Astronomy at the University of Chile and Cerro Calan Observatory. He is well known for his observational work on all classes of supernovae, especially the use of Type Ia and Type II supernovae as measures of cosmic dis

#15 A. Grace Cook

Alice Grace Cook FRAS (18 February 1877 - 27 May 1958), known as Grace Cook or A. Grace Cook was a British astronomer. Cook lived in Stowmarket , Suffolk . [1] After she died she was remembered by her colleagues as a skilled and dedicated observer. [2] In September 2021 it was announced that a new s

#16 Malcolm Hartley

Malcolm Hartley (born 15 February 1947, Bury, Greater Manchester ) is an English-born astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets and comets , who works with the UK Schmidt Telescope at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. [2] [3] [4] Minor planets discovered: 3   [1] (21374) 1997 WS 22 24 N

#17 Takeshi Urata

Takeshi Urata ( 浦田 武 , Urata Takeshi , 1947 – December 15, 2012) [2] was a Japanese astronomer . He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids , observing at Nihondaira Observatory . Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 642   [1] see §   List of discovered minor planets In 1978 he became the fi

#18 Peter Curran (astronomer)

Peter A. Curran (27 July 1977 – 18 February 2016) was an Irish astronomer , known for his work on gamma-ray bursts , stellar black holes and the Peter Curran Award. Irish astronomer (1977–2016) This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citation

#19 Carl Wilhelm Wirtz

Carl Wilhelm Wirtz (24 August 1876 in Krefeld – 18 February 1939 in Hamburg ) was an astronomer who spent his time between the Kiel Observatory ( 526 ) in Germany and the Observatory of Strasbourg , France. He is known for statistically showing the existence of a redshift -distance correlation for s

#20 Alois Purgathofer

Alois Purgathofer (18 February 1925 – 13 March 1984), was an Austrian astronomer at the Vienna Observatory from 1954 to 1984. He mainly worked on the photometry of galactic star clusters , but also on the asteroid 51 Nemausa . In 1969 the Leopold Figl observatory was built on the Mitterschöpfl mount


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Star / Star


#1 GRB 060218

GRB 060218 (and SN 2006aj ) was a gamma-ray burst (abbreviated as GRB) with unusual characteristics never seen before. This GRB was detected by the Swift satellite on February 18, 2006, and its name is derived from the date. It was located in the constellation Aries . February 18, 2006 gamma-ray bur


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